The production of Mercedes in Germany, as well as their sales, has been breaking the company's historical records for the second year in a row. At the end of 2017 Daimler group AG, which includes Mercedes-Benz, has sold about 3.3 million vehicles worldwide, of which Mercedes accounted for 2.3 million. Such success has allowed the concern to increase revenue to 164.3 billion euros, and raise net profit to a new a maximum of 10.9 billion euros, an increase of 23.86% compared to the previous year. This significantly strengthened the position of "Mercedes" as a leader in the premium class segment.
The history of the Mercedes company
The loss of Germany in World War II, the devaluation of its own currency and the strengthening of positions Ford motor Company in the domestic market forced the management of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie to take drastic steps. So, in 1926, by merging two competitors, a world-wide well-known manufacturer Daimler-Benz vehicles, which was later renamed Daimler AG.
The talented designer Ferdinand Porsche became the chief engineer of the new Stuttgart company. In a short period of time, he was able to completely update the production line and launched the first models of cars on the conveyor, which are now assembled under the Mercedes-Benz brand.
Factories "Mercedes"
The main production facilities of the company cars located in three German cities - Sindelfingen, Bremen and Rastatt. A subsidiary is based in Affalterbach division of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, which specializes in the assembly of independent models under the Mercedes-AMG brand and is the only official tuning studio manufacturer.
First and main plant “Mercedes Benz” has been operating in Germany since 1915 and is based in Sindelfingen.
It assembles cars of class E, S, CLS, S-coupe, GLC and GT.
Factory of trucks mobiles Mercedes-Benz Trucks is located in Werth. In 2013, he celebrated his 50th anniversary. Over the entire period of work, about 4 million trucks were assembled here. It is worth noting that this is the world's largest truck assembly plant.
The headquarters of Mercedes-Benz is located in Stuttgart.
It is part of a whole complex, which is located on the same territory. In addition to the Mercedes office, there is the central office of the Daimler AG concern, the home stadium of the local football club Mercedes-Benz Arena, a branded showroom selling retro and modern cars this brand and more.
The latest models of the company
In 2019 Mercedes-Benz will please fans with several new generations of famous models. Among them special attention deserves CLS model, which since 2004 has been delighting owners with its stylish design and strict German practicality.
The European market will also see the CLS 450 with a 367 hp petrol engine this year. With. and models CLS 350 d and CLS 400 d with diesel engines with a capacity of 286 liters. With. and 340 l. With. respectively. They come with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The most powerful in the line will be the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 hybrid with a 3.3-liter 6-cylinder turbo engine and an electric motor.
car price in basic configuration will amount to 60,571 euros.
In addition, the official German website of the manufacturer offers customers a new compact sedan A-class. At the start of sales in basic modification A200 the car will be equipped with a petrol 1.4-liter engine with 163 hp. With. and 7-band automatic with double clutch or 6-speed manual to choose from.
The A250 model will receive a 2-liter Gas engine with a capacity of 224 liters. With. A diesel modification will also be available, model A180 d, with an engine power of 116 hp. With. Both motors come with automatic transmission. The price of a car in the basic configuration starts from 30,231.95 euros.
Factory tours
The city of Stuttgart is the birthplace of Mercedes-Benz, so the main museum complex of the company, opened in 2006, is located here. The well-known architectural bureau UNStudio was engaged in the project. At 16,500 sq. m of the museum presents a 130-year history of the manufacturer, which includes 160 cars and more than 1,500 unique exhibits.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 18.00. The closing time of the box office is 17.00. On Mondays and holidays the entrance for visitors is closed. The ticket price for adults is 10 euros, for boys from 15 to 17 years old - 5 euros. Evening admission ticket(after 16.00) costs 5 and 2.5 euros respectively. Children up to 14 years of age are admitted free of charge.
An audio guide, including in Russian, is included in the price. It is issued upon request at the entrance. Tickets are sold on the official website or at the museum box office. You can also book a car tour in English or German. Ticket price - 5-15 euros depending on the chosen category.
For groups of up to 20 people, an individual tour is available at a cost of 80 euros.
There is an additional charge for admission to the museum. Reservations are made through the Mercedes-Benz Classic Contact Center.
In Bremen, where the Mercedes plant is located, there is another museum German manufacturer. It is interesting because the tour passes through the production facilities of the plant, and visitors can see from the inside how cars are made and what makes the brand so special.
The museum is open on Fridays from 14.30. Tours are in German and English. The cost for adults is 18 euros, for children - 10 euros. Tickets are only available at tourist information offices. Booking for a tour is required in advance. For those who buy a car directly from the factory, the tour is free.
Mercedes in Russia
During 2017, about 37,000 cars were sold in Russia Mercedes germany. At the same time, in the segment of premium cars, Russia is one of the largest sales markets for the brand in Europe.
At the end of February 2019, the Russian government and the concern signed an agreement on the construction of a new plant in the Moscow region.
It will be located in the Esipovo industrial park. About 15 billion rubles will be allocated for the construction, and the first car should roll off the assembly line as early as 2019. The plant plans to assemble E-class models with further expansion to the production of GLC, GLE and GLS SUVs.
Other car brands made in Germany
Germany is known not only for the fact that it produces Mercedes, but also for the fierce competition within the country between automotive manufacturers for the client. Eminent rivals of Stuttgart include such companies as Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Porsche and Opel.
Conclusion
For more than a century of history, Mercedes-Benz has produced about a hundred different models cars that became legends of their era. Thanks to powerful motors and stylish design, they have won the hearts of many generations around the world. Modern technologies and the constant innovations of the concern will surely earn admiration and respect from fans of this brand more than once.
Stuttgart, Germany – Mercedes Benz Museum: Video
Russian buyers are well aware of German brand cars Mercedes-Benz CLA. For the first time in the automotive world, this D-class sedan model appeared in 2013 at the Detroit Motor Show. After the presentation, many Russian fans of the brand wanted to see this car on domestic market. Each vehicle produced by the brand impressed with its individuality and creativity. Many do not know where the Mercedes-Benz CLA for Russia is assembled and where the car is delivered to us from.
The homeland of the brand is Germany, even a child knows about it. Almost all Mercedes-Benz models for the domestic market and European markets are assembled here. For Russian market the sedan is assembled in Hungary at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét. From here, the car is delivered not only to us, but also to other countries of the world. By the way, in Hungary there is a plant of another equally well-known german mark Audi, its company is located in the city of Gyor.
german sedan is front wheel drive model, has a front independent suspension and beautiful specifications. There has always been enough pathos in Mercedes cars, and our customers like German cars. With every forthcoming appearance German cars mobiles in public, people expect something interesting, new and enchanting. That is exactly what it is Mercedes-Benz model CLA.
Exterior and interior
German designers worked long and hard on the appearance of the sedan. The front of the car flaunts a diamond grille, red headlights in standby mode, modern turn signals, 21-inch wheels and an exclusive special body finish. Particular attention to the design is attracted by chrome inserts. Where the Mercedes-Benz SLA is produced, an independent MacPherson strut front suspension is installed on the car, and a multi-link design is located at the rear. The dimensions of the "German" are: 4630 mm × 2032 mm × 1432 mm. The appearance of the sedan turned out to be bright and dynamic, the designers of the concern made a bet on this, and did not fail.
Salon updated version The car has undergone minor changes. Designers made it look like the interior of the A and B-Class models. The seats in the car are very comfortable, have a heating function, adjustment and integrated head restraints. If the driver and passenger in front are comfortable enough, then people in the back will need to make an effort to get into the place, there is not enough space there. The volume of the luggage compartment of the car is 470 liters.
That's enough for a coupe big trunk. The trim is on high level, there are aluminum elements, and high-quality leather is used. Also, inside is: a modern dashboard, center console, on-board computer with touch screen. With it, the driver will control all the systems and options of the car. Bright and healthy appearance together with good equipment make this car truly German.
Technical side
For our operating conditions, the sedan's suspension is a bit stiff.
Where they produce Mesredes-Benz SLA, for some reason they did not take into account the quality of our roads. The basic version of the German sedan is equipped with:
- 6 airbags
- ABS and ESP systems
- dynamic stabilization system
- active cruise control
- collision avoidance system.
The engine range of the "German" is quite diverse. The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that is capable of delivering 156 Horse power relics. Also, the buyer can purchase a sedan with a two-liter gasoline unit with a return of 211 horses or a sedan with a 2.2-liter diesel engine capable of delivering 170 hp. relics. This is the most economical version of the "German", since the engine consumes only 4.5 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers.
The car is available to buyers with a six-speed manual and seven-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz SLA is designed for a young audience of buyers. The car is available to Russians with two power plants: 156-horsepower and 211-horsepower engines. The price of a sedan starts at 1,270,000 rubles. For this amount of money, the buyer will become the owner of a sedan with:
- 9 airbags
- stabilization system
- parking sensors
- air conditioned
- light and rain sensors
- seat heating function
- power windows
- cruise control
- audio system with 20 disc changer
- bi-xenon headlights.
Where the Mercedes-Benz CLA is assembled, they know how much build quality and “stuffing” mean to the buyer. The German sedan has honestly earned its popularity and the love of fans. This car model has practically no competitors on the market, CLA is a pioneer in its segment. Behind additional options and lotions the buyer will have to pay extra, but even in basic version the car has everything you need. At the official dealer of the brand, each buyer will be able to test drive a sedan and independently evaluate all the advantages of this thoroughbred "German".
Many car owners interested in news from automotive world, are wondering: where are Mercedes assembled in our country.
On the one hand, few people have seen a Russian-assembled Mercedes-Benz. On the other hand, something similar has been in the news for the past 3-4 years.
And indeed, the question is interesting, and the answer to it is not known to many. For some reason, such information is not particularly covered in the media and the Internet. Meanwhile, the production of Mercedes in Russia exists, although in a rather limited form. And today the automobile portal Cars Bazar will try to reveal the topic in more detail.
GAZ - Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl
Since 2013, Mercedes-Benz has been produced at the facilities of the branch of the GAZ group, which is located in Nizhny Novgorod. And now the question of where Mercedes is assembled in Russia can be safely answered - at the Nizhny Novgorod GAZ plant.
There are six going here different modifications minibus Mercedes-Benz Sprinter classic. In fairness, it should be noted that from the conveyor Gorky Automobile Plant it’s not the luxury models that are coming off, but the commercial version of the Sprinter.
As a rule, models produced in Nizhny Novgorod are 20% cheaper than their counterparts that arrived from abroad. It is understandable, because a large number of parts are also produced in-house Russian Federation. And only a few of them come from abroad.
The production capacity of the conveyor is 25 thousand "Sprinters" per year.
It is adjusted according to the demand for this species technology. For the most part, Mercedes minibuses are sold in the domestic market. But part Vehicle still goes for export to Belarus and Ukraine.
Touching on the topic: "Where is Mercedes assembled in Russia", it is also worth mentioning the Yaroslavl branch of GAZ. Its facilities produce engines for Mercedes-Benz cars Sprinter Classic.
KAMAZ - Naberezhnye Chelny
From 2011 to production facilities KAMAZ assembly has begun trucks Mercedes-Benz. And now, on sites selling trucks in Russia, you can find domestically assembled products.
The first assembled truck of this brand was the Actros 1841 LS.
And at the moment in Naberezhnye Chelny all popular models brand
Actros
Axor
Atego
Zetros
Unimog
The production capacity of the Mercedes-Benz truck assembly line is seven thousand trucks per year. It can be increased by 20-30% if there is additional demand for these cars. Cars are produced both for sale in the domestic market and for export to the CIS countries. Due to the fact that Mercedes-Benz trucks are assembled at the facilities of the Russian plant, their cost has decreased by an average of 15-25%, depending on the truck model.
Assembly of Mercedes cars in Russia
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As for whether they will build Mercedes plants in Russia for the production of cars of this brand? At the moment, nothing is known about this issue.
Back in late January 2016, the chairman of Daimler, which owns the majority stake in Mercedes-Benz, said that all plans to build an assembly plant cars, remain in effect. Although at that time, a specific place for the construction of a plant for the production of German cars in Russia had not yet been chosen.
At the same time, information was leaked to the Polish media that the construction of this plant at the very soon will start in their country, in a city called Jawor, which is located in the South-West of Poland.
Despite such statements by the Polish media, it is worth noting that official representative Daimler did not confirm these rumors. In his statement, it was this moment In Europe, there are no plans to build factories for the production of Mercedes cars.
There were also negotiations German company for the production of cars with the government of St. Petersburg. The subject of discussion was the place on the industrial site of the Maryino park, the very one where the assembly of Yo-mobiles was previously planned. However, all this did not help the leaders of the German automaker make a decision.
The reason, probably, was the systemic crisis of the industry in the country.
In January-February, in Russia, 11% less Mercedes cars were sold than in the corresponding period last year.
Such data may scare away representatives of the German automaker. But, nevertheless, the question of whether the plant will be opened for production of Mercedes in Russia, remains open today.
Advantages of models assembled in Russia
At the moment, only trucks and minibuses of this German brand are produced in Russia. Perhaps in the near future there will also be a plant for the production of Mercedes cars. What are the advantages of these cars produced in Russia.
The first undoubted advantage is the lower cost of cars. After all, almost all components are produced in our country. Also, you do not need to pay the State Duty for importing a car into the country.
The second plus is (no matter how strange it may seem) in the quality of cars. After all, now Mercedes is assembled in China, and this is not the worst option. It is also produced in Turkey. Therefore, when they begin to assemble Mercedes in Russia, it is quite possible that the quality will only improve.
So, motorists can only hope that Mercedes will soon start producing cars in our country.
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Five years for a car factory is not age. And almost 8,000 trucks produced are not the volumes that Daimler AG could be proud of. Another thing is important: the plant in Naberezhnye Chelny is the first for Mercedes in the post-Soviet space and is working despite the crisis.
The assembly production is located three kilometers from the territory of KamAZ - in the technopark "Master". Last summer, they demolished an internal partition that used to separate the workshops for assembling Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi Fuso Canter trucks.
Daimler AG is the main shareholder of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus with a share of almost 90%. In 2009, an agreement was signed with Mitsubishi Fuso on the establishment of the Fuso KamAZ Trucks Rus joint venture. Since the summer of this year, the Russian-Japanese joint venture has become part of OOO Mercedes-Benz Trucks Vostok. This production site is the only one in the world where Mercedes-Benz trucks and Mitsubishi Fuso.
WHAT'S ON THE CONVEYOR?
budget Mercedes-Benz tractor for Russia it is Axor in 1835 LS and 1840 LS versions.
Axor 1824 L is produced as a chassis for an isothermal van, but if desired, a trailer can also be hooked to it. For carriers who prefer the flagship model, they assemble a relatively inexpensive tractor, and for heavy work with a trawl or dump semi-trailer, a 6 × 4 truck tractor, structurally close to the chassis under dumping installations Actros 3336 K.
A relatively new direction is the three-axle Actros 2541 L 6×2 for the installation of an isothermal van. If you use a two-axle trailer with through loading, you can successfully carry dumplings and ice cream to the "dalnyak". In general, Mercedes will be assembled to the customer in any specification.
The medium-tonnage Atego is predominantly model 1222. It is important that the Chelny Atego has a gross weight of 11,990 kg. Now the number 12 (if in tons) has become special for Russian carriers - at least for those who want to call the Moscow Ring Road in the afternoon. The trend of bans and bribes is slowly spreading across the country, so the 12-ton Atego promises to be a bestseller.
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter gross weight 7.5 tons were no longer collected in April (before that, almost 6900 cars were made). But in September the conveyor was launched again. latest version Kanter: 8.5 tons, 180 hp, Euro-4 with EGR.
DOMESTIC PRODUCT
Mercedes-Benz trucks assembled in Naberezhnye Chelny are recognized domestic cars, and therefore they are provided with state support: there are programs for recycling, preferential leasing and trade-in. Thanks to this, the buyer will be able to save money, and the cars themselves are slightly cheaper than purebred German ones. In Chelny, frames are assembled from parts supplied by Europeans. Tires Nizhnekamsk, brand. Plus domestic transmission oil and others technical fluids, filters coarse cleaning fuel, tractor saddles, dumpers and vans. The rest comes from Germany.
In the near future - to localize the production of tires with a dimension of 12.00 R24, steel wheels, batteries, digital tachographs. Then comes the turn of leaf springs, intercooler heat exchangers and Grammer seats from neighboring Yelabuga. A little later, Russian steel fuel tanks, plastic tanks for .
There is a high probability that KAMAZ production will start assembling third-generation Aktros cabs and Mercedes drive axles.
WITH A LARGE STOCK
The Actros and Axor share the same frame, suspension and axles. This greatly simplifies the supply of components and assembly. They have little in common with Atego. In general, it stands alone.
But all Chelny Mercedes still have something in common - Euro-5 engines with an individual mini-high-pressure fuel pump for each cylinder. During the transition from Euro‑3 to Euro‑4, the Germans used SCR technology (exhaust gas injection). aqueous solution urea), calling it BlueTec. With it, fuel consumption is reduced by 7%
Under the order in Chelny will assemble any Mercedes-Benz truck, up to the elite versions of AktrosThe power of the V8 OM 502 engine (510–653 hp) is considered excessive in our country. The Russian Aktros have a more modest diesel - V6 OM 501 LA (11.94 l, 320–476 hp).
The Axor is usually equipped with in-line “sixes” OM 457 (354–428 hp) and OM 906 (6.37 l, 238 hp). The second motor is rather weak for a tractor in a 40-ton team, but for a single truck with a gross weight of 18 tons, its capabilities are quite enough.
Atego install another four-cylinder engine- OM 924 (4.8 l, 218 hp).
BIG FAMILY
Each model of Mercedes-Benz trucks produced in Chelny can have about two hundred modifications: mechanical box or with a PowerShift 2 automatic, leaf spring or air suspension. Aksor does not have more than three axles (wheel formulas 4 × 2, 4 × 4, 6 × 2, 6 × 4), but Actros can be four-axle, and all-wheel drive. For some cars, up to a dozen wheelbase options are available - even a nine-meter van will be mounted. Since 20-meter road trains are allowed in Russia, it will be possible to create a “coupling” that is very profitable in work.
The most common cabin of Russian Aktros is with a sleeping bag, long, L series. It has three roof height options. The lowest is a cab for car carriers: from floor to ceiling 140 cm. The cab with one bunk has an average height of 156 cm. And the highest is the cab with two bunk beds: 192 cm. Any finish can be ordered, up to a quilted leather rug on floor. They don’t save on electronics either: from rain and lighting sensors to adaptive cruise control.
Cabins Aksora and Atego are made on the same basis. The frame and most of the panels are the same. They are narrower than the Aktros cab - their width is only 2300 mm. In the Mercedes classification, a short cab with a low roof is designated S; bed it is not in it, it is in its purest form the cab of a delivery truck. Long and high is called L, but it can also have a low roof. Internal height - 151 or 191 cm. The length of Aksor's sleeping shelves is 2 meters, but they are narrow: the lower one is 685 mm, the upper one is 700 mm.
On machines with a low cab, a solid step formed between the roof of the cab and the roof of the van is covered with a fairing. An alternative is the installation of a refrigeration unit.
Stylistically, the cabins of Atego and Aksora are similar to the cabin of the flagship Aktros - some interior details are generally the same. There are multifunctional steering wheels - they allow you to enter the trip computer menu, view the mileage to maintenance or fuel consumption, control the audio system or telephone. In fact, the functions of many keys that were previously located on the instrument panel have been transferred to the steering wheel. It is important that the electronic onboard system fundamental changes did not endure. And for Russia it is doubly important that the car be recognizable on the road, understandable to the carrier and have a predictable resource.
How much has been done?
As of July 1, 2015, Naberezhnye Chelny produced 7812 Mercedes cars-Benz. Of these, 4672 Actros of various modifications (from truck tractors 4x2 up to 8x4 chassis), 2585 Aksor and 520 Atego. In addition, collected 35
After years of deliberation, Daimler announced this winter that a plant in Russia would be built after all. Now, just four months after the official announcement of intentions, the groundbreaking ceremony for the future enterprise has taken place.
The plant will be built under the so-called special investment contract (SPIC) within the framework of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 708 of 07/16/2015. The essence of the SPIC is that it is concluded between the Russian government and the investor, while the latter guarantees the investment of money (at least 750 million rubles) and the creation of jobs, and the Russian side promises him measures to stimulate activities and stable business conditions. This means that the Daimler concern will not be included in the industrial assembly program, according to which most of the "foreign" car plants in Russia operate.
Model of the future Daimler plant
Under new plant the government of the Moscow region allocated the territory of the former military camp in the Solnechnogorsk district of the Moscow region, which is about 40 kilometers northwest of the capital (closer to the main sales market, not otherwise). Now this area is called Esipovo Industrial Park. The site is located in the middle of the forest, a couple of kilometers from the Leningrad highway. Now there is only bare asphalt, but the development of an area of 85 hectares has already begun: a road has been laid, construction machinery. Welding and body painting shops, an assembly shop and warehouses will be built here. The total area of buildings is 95 thousand square meters. In addition, the government has already reserved additional territory in the neighborhood - in case of expansion of the plant.
At the site of future buildings, so far such columns
Daimler will invest in construction Russian enterprise 20 times more than the minimum norm - 15 billion rubles (over 250 million dollars at the current exchange rate). The number of personnel will be 1,000 people, not counting the alleged subcontractors and future suppliers, which, however, are not yet available. By the way, the co-founders of the newly created Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Rus, which will own the future Russian plant, become joint venture Daimler KAMAZ Rus and KAMAZ itself (Mercedes-Benz trucks have been produced in Naberezhnye Chelny since 2010).
The capacity of the plant in Esipovo is not disclosed, but, according to previously announced unofficial data, it will be about 20-30 thousand cars a year. At the same time, the Daimler concern emphasizes that production will be very flexible. Components will begin to arrive from Europe and America: all logistics chains come to Germany, and from there the containers will be sent to the central warehouse in St. Petersburg. Though always busy Leningrad highway does not look like the best channel for supplying the plant.
The start of production is scheduled for 2019. Esipovo will start producing Mercedes sedans E-class, midsize GLC crossovers, and full size SUVs GLE and GLS (already next generations). Last year, these four models found just about 20 thousand buyers. Favorite of Russian officials Mercedes S-class in Russia they do not plan to produce. Actually, Russian-made cars will not be intended exclusively for public procurement: most of them will go on free sale.
Recall that Daimler is the last of the “big German troika"decided to release car models in Russia. Audi cars are assembled in Kaluga using the SKD screwdriver method, and BMWs are produced at the Kaliningrad Avtotor using the MKD small-knot technology. Moreover, localized cars of these brands are sold at big discounts and therefore are popular. Main question about how prices for Mercedes will change after the start of the Russian assembly remains unanswered.
